Signs of Poor Air Quality in Your Home or Office
When you check the weather forecast on your smartphone, you might see a reading for the local air quality index. Knowing if the air quality outside is good or bad can help you decide whether it’s a good idea to venture out for an early morning run or an afternoon in the park. But what […]
What Does An Environmental Consulting Company Do?
What Does an Environmental Consulting Company Do? The Environmental Protection Agency was established by President Nixon in 1970, due to growing concerns about our impact on the environment. The EPA is in charge of creating and maintaining national standards that involve using laws and regulations to protect human and environmental health. Okay, so, how does […]
Six Ways To Keep Your Home’s Air Clean
When was the last time you asked yourself, “is my home’s air clean?” You may not know it, but there are things you can do to keep your home’s air clean, making it better for you and your family. In fact, a lot of our standard weekly cleaning (such as vacuuming and dusting) helps us […]
Top 7 Indoor Air Quality Pollutants and When To Get Your Air Quality Tested
There are two main things we’d like to get across about indoor air quality (IAQ) right off the bat. First, scientific studies have given supporting evidence that indoor air quality can be worse than outdoor air pollution. This can be true in even the largest and most congested cities. Second, 90% of our time is […]
Air Pollution In The Office – What You Need To Know
What Is Indoor Air Quality Testing? Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) testing measures the levels of pollutants in the air and assesses them against the standards that The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has in place. Alpha Environmental retains the tools, equipment, and expertise to perform residential and commercial air quality testing in order to help our clients […]
Air Quality Testing: DIY vs Professional Air Quality Test
First of all, why should you be testing your indoor air quality? This is something many homeowners make the mistake of placing on the back-burner. However, the air you breathe should be a priority for you and your family. That is why Alpha Environmental Services offers professional air quality testing services. A common misconception about […]
The Seasonal Changes to Indoor Air Quality
By now, we all know that indoor air quality is worth keeping up with. We spend upwards of 80% of our time indoors (especially during the harsher months) and it’s important that the air we breathe isn’t riddled with pollutants. While it’s common to think that our indoor air quality only suffers as the weather […]